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Originally posted by livi
Please, define 'homosexual behavior' and 'sin' to a non religious guy like me.
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"Homosexual behavior" or more broadly, "sinful behavior" is acting upon urges that are wrong in God's eyes, or that which is sin.
So what is sin? Anything that separates us from fellowship with God. Some specifics are outlined in the Bible - don't kill, steal, lust, obey your parents...etc. The opposite of sin was defined as: "loving God with all your heart, mind, and soul, and loving your neighbor as yourself." And in the Bible, homosexuality is defined as sin.
But there is a difference between someone who believes they are homosexual, and the homosexual behavior. Put it this way: having an urge to drive 100mph on the highway won't get you a ticket, but actually doing 100mph will.
So what do I offer the homosexual who doesn't want to live in sin? He can't deny his homosexual feelings, but he can abstain from practicing the behavior. Just like I can't deny my desire to sin, but I can do my best to refrain from sinning. (Unfortunately, I'm not always able to refrain...)
-Z